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“We should be hell bent on getting those weapons of mass destruction, hell bent on having a credible approach to them, but we should try to do it in a way which keeps the world together and that achieves our goal which is removing the... defanging Saddam..” quote by Carl Levin
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“We should be hell bent on getting those weapons of mass destruction, hell bent on having a credible approach to them, but we should try to do it in a way which keeps the world together and that achieves our goal which is removing the... defanging Saddam..”

Carl Levin

About This Quote

Source Speech: Senate Hearing, "Non‑Proliferation and Iraq", 2003

We must aggressively pursue disarmament of weapons of mass destruction while maintaining global stability and cooperation.

In simple terms: We need to get rid of dangerous weapons but keep the world united.

Key Takeaway

Balance security with diplomacy.

Themes

non‑proliferation security diplomacy policy global stability

Mood

serious hopeful analytical

Type

policy strategic

When to use this quote

  • UN negotiations
  • defense policy
  • arms control treaties
  • regional security dialogues

Key Concepts

Disarmament International relations Strategic planning

Questions to Reflect On

  • What compromises are necessary to keep peace while disarming?
  • How can international trust be built?
A Different Perspective

Political realities may limit disarmament speed.

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